BlackBerry purchased a company that lets people run separate smartphone accounts for personal and business use on the same device. And it works for Apple's iOS and Android phones as well as BlackBerry's own operating system.

Reuters even reported earlier this month that BlackBerry was considering the once unthinkable -- making a device that runs Android.

BlackBerry is also touting software it has that helps connect other devices to the Internet -- the so-called Internet of Things. And it has software that runs entertainment units in cars. BlackBerry replaced Microsoft(MSFT) in Ford(F) vehicles late last year.

Still, the transition has been bumpy. Shares surged more than 40% last year as investors applauded moves made by CEO John Chen, who took over BlackBerry in late 2013.

But the stock has slid more than 15% so far in 2015 while the rest of the tech sector has rallied.

There has been speculation that BlackBerry could be a takeover candidate. Samsung(SSNLF) was mentioned as a possible suitor earlier this year and there was even a fanciful rumor last month about Apple interest.

But BlackBerry merger rumors have come and gone for years.

They resurfaced when Chen joined BlackBerry because of his track record. He had previously turned around struggling software company Sybase and wound up selling it to SAP(SAP).

Still, Chen has stressed repeatedly that he is not interested in selling BlackBerry.